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Pronounced NIT-yah /ˈnɪt.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit nitya, 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual'Medium

In 30 seconds: Eternal; constant: Nithya is Sanskrit for 'eternal, everlasting'. Serene, lyrical, and warm (said 'NIT-yah').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit nitya, 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual'

U.S. rank (2024)#5725 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 797

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nithya comes from Sanskrit nitya, 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual, ever-present'. A serene, lyrical, popular modern South Indian girls' name (also a name evoking the eternal divine; said 'NIT-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, eternal-and-constant at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Nithya (nitya) means 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual' in Sanskrit — a serene, lyrical name across South India (said 'NIT-yah').

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — nitya — etymology

Variations

NityaNithyaa

Nicknames

Nithi

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Naiya— echoes that soft -ya sound

Naavya— shares the -ya ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nithya mean?

Nithya is Sanskrit for 'eternal, constant, everlasting'.

How do you pronounce Nithya?

It's said NIT-yah /ˈnɪt.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nithya a boy or girl name?

Nithya is a girl's name.

How popular is Nithya?

Nithya is a rare name in the U.S.